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West End in Literature

For 180 years West End inspired artists, writers and musicians. The social atmosphere of New Orleanians interacting with the lake was captured by Mark Twain, Kate Chopin and William Faulkner.

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Friends of West End, Inc. is a volunteer driven non-profit representing the community, residential and business organizations in the West End area - focused on restoring and revitalizing West End's public greenspaces. 

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Please help the Friends of West End win a share of $50,000 to go directly towards revitalizing the greenspaces at West End - Every vote counts! Sim... more
West End in Literature
We all reminisce for the days of fresh seafood at Bruning's and Fitzgerald's, grabbing drinks with friends at the Bounty or the Hong Kong after a day ... more
West End's Olympians
Most New Orleanians are probably unaware of this, but West End and Lake Pontchartrain has produced more Olympic sailors for the United States than nea... more

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  • Mar 01
    First Friday at West End
    Come out and celebrate West End Park by walking, riding a bicycle or having a glass of wine with friends.
  • Jun 08
    Race to the Coast

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